Explore Ibiza’s Best Beaches with GoTravelDaily

Deliciously wild coves for plunging straight in from the rocks, honey-white sweeps overlooked by boho-chic bars, calm golden bays washed by emerald waves: Ibiza’s seductive, sun-soaked beaches evoke all that’s magical about Spain’s Balearic Islands.

With over 200km (124 miles) of glittering coastline, it’s possible to escape the White Isle’s crowds—often by heading out on foot—even in peak summer; shoulder season (May/June, September/October) is quieter yet still warm enough for lying out.

Outdoor adventures abound year-round, from sunset kayaking to thrilling snorkeling to hiking along the island’s rugged shores. Some of the island’s most blissful stretches of sand sit within fiercely protected nature reserves, and local beach clean-ups offer the chance to have a positive impact. Here’s our list of the best beaches in Ibiza.

Head to Ses Salines & Es Cavallet for Natural Beauty and Beach Parties

Sweeping across southeast Ibiza to Formentera, the Unesco-listed Parc Natural de Ses Salines takes in the island’s two most unbelievably beautiful beaches, awash with pine groves, salt flats, dunes and underwater Neptune grass. With silken, sugar-white sands, Platja de Ses Salines is loved for its toes-in-the-surf Balearic-beat parties, hosting legendary bars along its turquoise shores. Equally divine, Es Cavallet is Ibiza’s prime LGBTQ+ beach, centered around the buzzy Chiringay bar-restaurant. Parking is a nightmare in high season, so head out early or catch bus 11/11B. For a change of pace, walk out to the 18th-century Ses Portes watchtower on Ibiza’s southeast tip.

Enjoy a Beachside Feast at Cala Mastella

Electric-green pines, gentle jade waves and a no-frills kiosk mixing up zingy mojitos make for an irresistible northeast-coast cove near pretty Sant Carles. But tiny, tranquil, silver-sand Cala Mastella is also the setting for one of Ibiza’s most sought-after xiringuitos (beach-shack restaurants), El Bigotes, where fuss-free feasts of bullit de peix (fish-and-vegetable stew) and fresh grilled fish end with a spiced café caleta (a hot coffee with brandy and sugar).

Take the Kids to Talamanca

It’s all about taking it easy on sheltered Talamanca, just northeast of Ibiza Town, whose shallow waters, seafront promenade, golden sands and lively restaurants make it a top pick for families. Talamanca is also one of Ibiza’s most accessible strands, with wheelchair-adapted boardwalks, amphibious chairs and more.

Escape the Crowds at These Rugged North-Coast Beaches

Some of Ibiza’s dreamiest secret beaches are folded into the wild-feeling north coast. After a 20-minute stroll, you’ll emerge beneath spine-tingling cliffs in a blissfully quiet turquoise bay with just a few sun-bleached wooden fishers’ huts. This is Es Portitxol, one of the island’s most secluded rocky coves, 5km (3 miles) northwest of Sant Miquel.

Feel the Bohemian Vibe at Benirràs

A bohemian, off-grid vibe obtains at Benirràs, which is wedged into a pine-wooded valley along Ibiza’s untamed northern shoreline. Sunday sunsets happen to the sound of bongo drumming, against a backdrop of crackling bonfires, orange-pink cliffs, and myth-rich Cap Bernat islet. This beach is as popular with families as with groups of friends, with loungers, three restaurants, and pale-gold sands folding into an aquamarine bay.

Choose Your Own Beach Adventure in Low-Key Portinatx

Northern Ibiza’s main low-key resort, Portinatx is surrounded by beautiful beaches. Dive straight in from the shelf-like rocks at Punta Galera, where sunsets feel magical and there’s a local, naturist vibe. A view-splayed walking trail wiggles along the jagged coastline from Portinatx to its 52m(170ft)-high lighthouse (the Balearics’ tallest), after which the waterside terrace at Los Enamorados is a joy.

Snorkel in the Rocky Coves of Pou des Lleó

Never too busy (even in summer), this string of delightful, little-known rocky coves takes in wood-walled fishing huts, pine groves, curious rock formations and perfect snorkeling. After you’ve dried off, soak up the serenity from the 18th-century Torre d’en Valls watchtower. Pou des Lleó is 5km (3 miles) east of Sant Carles.

Contemplate Mysterious Es Vedrà from Cala d’Hort

A strictly protected nature reserve, Cala d’Hort feels like one of Ibiza’s most enticing slices of paradise. This golden southwest-coast strand seduces sun seekers with its knockout views of Es Vedrà, the spectacular mystery-wreathed outcrop looming offshore. Linger over lunch at Es Boldadó—where classic ibicenco recipes include caldereta de llagosta (lobster stew) and bullit de peix—then savor the sunset.

Live Your Best EDM Life at Platja d’en Bossa

For a taste of Ibiza’s glamorous party-queen side, you can’t beat Platja d’en Bossa, the 3km(1.9 mile)-long golden-white sliver of sand just southwest of Ibiza Town. By day, chill-out beats waft across the water, Unesco-listed Dalt Vila twinkles in the distance, and boho-chic Bali beds fringe aqua-tinted waves. Later on, the world’s top DJs grace the stage at Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza.

Find Serenity at the Hidden Cove of Es Torrent

To uncover this delectable southern cove, meander past pine forests and ochre-tinged headlands to the foot of a seasonal-river valley, 8km (5mi) south of Sant Josep. A few sun beds sit under straw-topped umbrellas, and calm turquoise waves wash onto the pebble-studded shore (that’s ideal for snorkeling). Waterside Es Torrent is a smart, go-to restaurant for traditional seafood and arroces (rice dishes).

Channel the Carthaginians at Sa Caleta

Craggy rust-red cliffs give way to a clutch of sheltered, silvery-gold sand-and-pebble strips with shallow, translucent waters, 10km (6.2mi) southwest of Ibiza Town. One has sun beds, another is framed by fishers’ huts, and a long-established restaurant serves sizzling arroces under fragrant pines. Don’t miss the Unesco-protected cliff-top ruins of Ibiza’s first Carthaginian settlement, founded in the 8th century BCE.